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Russian Bases in Syria on High Alert, No Threats, as Moscow Engages with Opposition

Dec 8, 2024, 11:39 AM

The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that its military bases in Syria are on heightened combat alert, though there are currently no significant threats to their safety. Russia is actively engaging with all factions of the Syrian opposition, calling for a renunciation of violence and a political resolution to the ongoing conflict. This comes as part of broader efforts to support a comprehensive political process in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which aims for a peaceful transition in Syria.